SAFE WORK PROCEDURES FRONT END LOADER

1 SWP99 Version ASSA Pty of2 safe WORKPROCEDURESFRONT END LOADERSPECIAL persons who hold the appropriate National Certificate of Competency and who have been authorised to do so are to operate a restriction does not apply toa person who is authorised to carry out maintenance or repairs to a tractor or an sequenceIdentifiedhazards in taskKey process es to be followedPrecautions / PPE checksRoll-over protectionFuel and fluidsTyres (rubber tyred units)Tracks (tracked units)BucketHydraulicsTractors must be fitted with an approved roll-over protective structure(ROPS) unless specifically exempted by the appropriate statutory fuel, hydraulic oil, engine oil, transmission oil, coolant and tyre condition and pressures; remove any mud lumps from condition and tension of tracks (sag between and ).

2 Inspect for worn or missing teeth or worn cutting arms and connections for excessive ,hoses and connections for splits, leaks or and hand and exitSlipping and fallsSteps and ladders should be of a non-slip holds must be provided to assist operator to maintain 3 points ofcontact at all times while mounting or dismounting positionSeatingSeat beltControlsCabin (if fitted)MirrorsSeat should be well-sprung and adjustable to allow operator to maintain acomfortable operating belt must be fitted, correctly adjusted and worn when machine is levers and gauges must be clearly identified, within easy reach and beeasily read. Preferred orientation should be such that all needles are invertical position during correct operating ventilation must be must be placedso asto not allow fumes to enter and adjust mirrors before commencing work , and if seat to suit personal belt must be worn whendriving and and alarmsSteering and brakesHydraulic controlsTest all lights, indicators, horn and reversing steering both ways.

3 Check braking and park separated brake pedals together if all hydraulic operations before loading not drive machine if of controlOverturningPassengers must not be carried unless proper seat with seat belt travel at speeds which may cause control to be lost over bumps, bucket as close to ground as possible and racked back for driving over obstacles, ditches, drains, etc which could affect travel across slopeon a steep sharp turns or turning at not carry passenger unlessdedicated seat is down to ASSA Pty of2 safe WORKPROCEDURESFRONT END LOADERTask sequenceIdentifiedhazards in taskKey processes to be followedPrecautions / PPE parts, crush injuryDust, falling objects, noiseReduce speed when travelling with load in bucket close to ground and racked back for stability unit to be loaded at right angles, do not raise bucket until ready travelling and turning with bucket in raised not load bucket in excess of working load limit of and pinch points on articulated rollers must be highlighted and protective equipment should be used where hazards may beencountered during protection must be worn on sites where a hazard to feet may.

4 Wet materials will weighmore per unit than dry clear of nip and pinch pointson articulated , eye and hearingand footprotectionmay be on level ground if machine up and down the slope if parking on sloping handbrake, place transmission in neutral or park bucket fully with FRONT cutting edge flat on off engine, remove keys and lock cabin before leaving leave keys in ignition ifmachine is injuryCrush injury from fallingobjectAllow engine to cool before removing radiator tyres may be water-filled as ballast always have valve stem at topposition to check pressure or inflate tyre. Place valve at bottom position todrain water from tyre. Use mechanical aids to remove or replace mechanical aid to remove or replace protectionshould be 1 :The following precautions are to be observed, and suitablesafety signs as indicated should be displayed in areas wherethese PROCEDURES are carried out.